# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=929 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 930 --- ## [Las Oil Change I used 5w-30 instead of 5w-20](https://community.cartalk.com/t/las-oil-change-i-used-5w-30-instead-of-5w-20/76452)
**Author:** [@scooter21045](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scooter21045)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/las-oil-change-i-used-5w-30-instead-of-5w-20/76452 "2018-01-12T17:33:40Z")
Last oil change I did it myself for the first time on my wife's 06 Honda Odyssey. I used 5w-30, like I use in my Lexus, instead of the recommended 5w-20. This was the first time her car was switched to synthetic Mobil … --- ## ["Core" charges for an alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/core-charges-for-an-alternator/63166)
**Author:** [@dryueh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dryueh)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/core-charges-for-an-alternator/63166 "2018-01-12T16:12:12Z")
Hi folks -- I need to purchase a cheap alternator for our 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback. Basically, we want to and had planned on selling the car (to CarMax, to make it as painless as possible. I had a fine experien… --- ## [2011 VW Jetta Stalling and no one knows why!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-vw-jetta-stalling-and-no-one-knows-why/80531)
**Author:** [@HadlyC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HadlyC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-vw-jetta-stalling-and-no-one-knows-why/80531 "2018-01-12T13:25:54Z")
We purchased our 2011 Jetta SE Automatic brand new - first people to drive it - and have had virtually no problems up until this summer. The car has stalled on us dozens of times now and been to two different dealerships… --- ## [Choke adjust edelbrock 600cfm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choke-adjust-edelbrock-600cfm/109458)
**Author:** [@GMGuy1995](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMGuy1995)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choke-adjust-edelbrock-600cfm/109458 "2018-01-12T13:16:56Z")
Hello, I recently installed a edelbrock 600cfm on my stock chevy 305. I cant seem to get the choke to keep it running when cold whether I adjust the choke to rich or lean. Does that mean the carb is too rich for my 305? … --- ## [Heating Fan making squeaking noise when using instrument panel vents and floor vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-fan-making-squeaking-noise-when-using-instrument-panel-vents-and-floor-vents/111201)
**Author:** [@blowerfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blowerfan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-fan-making-squeaking-noise-when-using-instrument-panel-vents-and-floor-vents/111201 "2018-01-12T04:35:34Z")
Whenever I turn on the heater on my 2016 Hyundai Sonata and use instrument panel vents and floor vents, there is a squeaking noise coming out. The noise sounds like chipmunks or birds. However, when I use defrost vents … --- ## [Battery Test Results](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-test-results/111196)
**Author:** [@Siddharth\_Jain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Siddharth_Jain)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-test-results/111196 "2018-01-12T03:34:20Z")
I recently got my battery checked and the service person asked me to change the battery based on CCA. Rated CCA is 590 and measured CCA was 432 at a temperature of 20C. Please advice. --- ## [P0401 Mercury Monterey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0401-mercury-monterey/111210)
**Author:** [@detguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0401-mercury-monterey/111210 "2018-01-12T03:01:04Z")
We have 2005 model vehicle (about 155k miles). Just two days back we replaced the intake manifold gasket to address the leaking coolant problem. They had to mill the manifold too saying it ate away part of the manifold. … --- ## [Failed Emissions Test Reading Meanings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-emissions-test-reading-meanings/111046)
**Author:** [@sonata2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonata2006)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-emissions-test-reading-meanings/111046 "2018-01-12T01:26:03Z")
Anyone have ideas what these readings mean and why I failed? System Monitors; engine misfire - ready fuel system - ready comprehensive comp - ready catalytic converter - not ready evaporative system - not ready he… --- ## [Safe to use blowtorch near oil pan and catalytic converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-use-blowtorch-near-oil-pan-and-catalytic-converter/111075)
**Author:** [@sonata2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonata2006)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-use-blowtorch-near-oil-pan-and-catalytic-converter/111075 "2018-01-11T22:39:23Z")
Have to remove an 02 sensor just behind the catalytic converter. Might need to use a propane type torch as it is rusted to hell. The oil pan is right there (covered in oil from the valve cover leak) and I read fuel or fu… --- ## [98 Mercury Mountaineer no Start ECM has received signal from anti theft system that a violation occurred](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-mercury-mountaineer-no-start-ecm-has-received-signal-from-anti-theft-system-that-a-violation-occurred/111099)
**Author:** [@Amanda\_Davis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amanda_Davis)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-mercury-mountaineer-no-start-ecm-has-received-signal-from-anti-theft-system-that-a-violation-occurred/111099 "2018-01-11T22:34:18Z")
while driving my 98 Mercury Mountaineer stalled and then would not start again. A few days later i had someone come and look at it. He discovered that there was NO oil. He told me that the oil pan has a sensor that will … --- ## [Did I kill my battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-kill-my-battery/111165)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-kill-my-battery/111165 "2018-01-11T17:22:43Z")
Last sunday I went to start my truck & the battery was dead found that I had left the gps & xm charger plugged in. I put the battery charger on the battery at a 2 amp slow charge. I was in a hurry when I did it as it wa… --- ## [Creaking undercarriage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-undercarriage/111147)
**Author:** [@AudiWannaBe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiWannaBe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-undercarriage/111147 "2018-01-11T13:20:06Z")
My 2009 Ford Escape’s undercarriage squeaks as I’m coming to a full stop then accelerating from the stop. At first it was off and on, now it’s pretty constant. What is the likely issue and how serious is it? --- ## [Car kept accelerating, would not brake or stop, kept accelerating in idle too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-kept-accelerating-would-not-brake-or-stop-kept-accelerating-in-idle-too/111166)
**Author:** [@solus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/solus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-kept-accelerating-would-not-brake-or-stop-kept-accelerating-in-idle-too/111166 "2018-01-11T12:09:36Z")
Today I was driving my sister’s car that had just come out of the shop. I was following her to a gas station just a street or so down. I did not notice any issue turning on to the street, but as I was going down this sh… --- ## [Honda Civic 2000 Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2000-transmission-issue/111152)
**Author:** [@HndaCivic128](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HndaCivic128)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2000-transmission-issue/111152 "2018-01-11T04:33:07Z")
Hi There, first of all sorry for my english… So i have an automatic 2000 Honda Civic Lx (sedan). so my transmission had a issue like 2 years ago that after 50mph the transmission start to up and down shift. so i manage … --- ## [Front Wheel Bearing Hub Play/Wheel Wobble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-bearing-hub-play-wheel-wobble/110927)
**Author:** [@bull6frog6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bull6frog6)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-bearing-hub-play-wheel-wobble/110927 "2018-01-11T03:21:28Z")
Changed Drivers short cv shaft, got it all put back together, torqued and noticed the play, I figured its 17 yrs old 200,000 miles so I ordered new (not cheap) bearings and new Hubs as well, did everything to specs with… --- ## [1993 Ford Explorer Sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-explorer-sport/111088)
**Author:** [@Carsonl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carsonl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-explorer-sport/111088 "2018-01-11T03:19:20Z")
I have a V6 4.0 1993 Ford Explorer Sport automatic trans. I started it the other day and let it warm up as usual. I went to back out and my shifter moves into reverse nothing different and im pressing on the gas I hear t… --- ## [2007 Toyota Corolla Lost Acceleration and Check Engine Light Came On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-lost-acceleration-and-check-engine-light-came-on/111100)
**Author:** [@SeanC1024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeanC1024)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-lost-acceleration-and-check-engine-light-came-on/111100 "2018-01-11T02:14:25Z")
My 2007 Toyota Corolla suddenly lost acceleration (car remained running, but nothing happened when I hit the gas pedal). Check Engine light came on and battery light also came on. I pulled over, shut the car off, and res… --- ## [Problems with shifting after hub repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-shifting-after-hub-repair/110369)
**Author:** [@Macsib](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Macsib)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-shifting-after-hub-repair/110369 "2018-01-11T00:47:24Z")
Hello. I just changed my wheel hub and now my transmission wont shift. Please help. --- ## [2005 toyota prius hybrid transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-hybrid-transmission-issues/71042)
**Author:** [@milkyway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/milkyway)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-hybrid-transmission-issues/71042 "2018-01-10T17:40:51Z")
Car has 180000-k miles--well cared for--runs --drives ok but after 10 minutes if you come to a stop there is no power or same if on the highway at cruise speed--slows way down to like 35 mph--also if you are traveling at… --- ## [Radiator swap now cylinder 4 misfire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-swap-now-cylinder-4-misfire/111034)
**Author:** [@Ckraap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ckraap)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-swap-now-cylinder-4-misfire/111034 "2018-01-10T04:28:19Z")
Long story as short as possible. I had a 98 navigator with a cracked radiator. I used some jb weld silicone as a temp fix but it was cracked beyond where I could reach so I finally got a backyard mechanic to swap it out … --- ## [2006 PT Cruiser Won't Turn Over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pt-cruiser-wont-turn-over/110850)
**Author:** [@Hose270](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hose270)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pt-cruiser-wont-turn-over/110850 "2018-01-09T19:55:21Z")
Hi! Here’s the deal. My PT Cruiser was starting fine two weeks ago, but after a frigid cold spell, it wouldn’t start, even when hooked up to jumper cables. It turned over fine, but wouldn’t start. I checked and replaced… --- ## [New cv or tie rods?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cv-or-tie-rods/111091)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_McGraw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew_McGraw)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cv-or-tie-rods/111091 "2018-01-09T17:34:19Z")
So I have a 96 accord and my mother in law hit an animal on the drivers side. Ever since, I’ve been hearing a loud pop when turning hard into somewhere, and I will occasionally feel a slight twitch in the steering wheel … --- ## [Stalling with recent fueling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-with-recent-fueling/111083)
**Author:** [@CindyRyan74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CindyRyan74)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-with-recent-fueling/111083 "2018-01-09T04:09:12Z")
Hi, I recently replaced my fuel pump on a 2001 Ford Focus after it stalled. Since then it’s stalled twice after fueling. All other times it’s fine and battery is fairly new and tested fine. First stall all the warning … --- ## [Reset "have engine serviced" F150 2001 how?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reset-have-engine-serviced-f150-2001-how/111104)
**Author:** [@tgiv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tgiv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reset-have-engine-serviced-f150-2001-how/111104 "2018-01-09T03:32:37Z")
Already had 60k services driven once/week a few miles less than 70k miles I know it runs a bit lean b/c of “codes” I reset every 6 months … even though it drinks 13mpg anyway codes reader does not reset this separate… --- ## [Car making a strange ticking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-a-strange-ticking-noise/111077)
**Author:** [@Breean\_Bell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Breean_Bell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-a-strange-ticking-noise/111077 "2018-01-09T03:27:59Z")
Hello all, I’m hoping someone might have some advice for me… I know I have a loose serpentine belt that squeaks all the time but today my car started making a noise like a playing card in bicycle tire Spokes and I’m not… --- ## [Cold start hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-hesitation/111108)
**Author:** [@Tony\_Dark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony_Dark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-hesitation/111108 "2018-01-09T03:19:07Z")
My vehicle hesitates on cold starts and once it’s cranks over it idles fine. No loss off noticable power or anything, it didn’t even have a check engine light until just today. (Check engine light on) Anybody know what I… --- ## [2004 Saturn Ion Transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-transmission-problems/111085)
**Author:** [@Smokeyy\_Castillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smokeyy_Castillo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-transmission-problems/111085 "2018-01-09T02:40:27Z")
My saturn ion wont go above 20mph, when I first start it, it’ll go up to 40-50mph then just slow down to 20mph. The previous owner said it needed a transmission module which he put in it. When I first bought it, it would… --- ## [Mazda 6 electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-electrical-problems/111102)
**Author:** [@Carl3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carl3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-electrical-problems/111102 "2018-01-09T02:21:41Z")
My 2009 Mazda 6 idiot lights are all coming on and staying on. The car runs fine but occassionally the interior light comes on while I’m driving. I’ve been told that the 6 has four electrical grounds, three of which a… --- ## [Honda Civic 2009 Starter not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2009-starter-not-working/110955)
**Author:** [@elias\_shaik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elias_shaik)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2009-starter-not-working/110955 "2018-01-09T01:39:10Z")
I haven’t used my car for a month. And just couple of days back I tried to start my car it did not start the first time I tried .( Also the weather was very cold (20 F degrees). But after 2nd try car started and I drove… --- ## [Help diagnosing subaru motor blow up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diagnosing-subaru-motor-blow-up/111064)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Kowalski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaron_Kowalski)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diagnosing-subaru-motor-blow-up/111064 "2018-01-08T18:20:01Z")
Subaru motor issue. My brother just broke down and is being towed. He bought a 2005 Impreza with high mileage and a new timing belt. Had his mechanic look it over before making a cross county trip. Had car 4 days and got… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=928) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=930)